State of emergency: Protesters, police face off following Mike Brown's death anniversary
Following a night of protests in Ferguson that resulted in shots fired, demonstrators continued to make their voices heard Monday as St. Louis County declared a state of emergency in an effort to maintain order. The renewed protests follow the one-year anniversary of the Michael Brown shooting.
A black 18-year-old man, reportedly a friend of Michael Brown’s, was shot by police on Sunday. Tear gas was fired after a day of commemoration during which hundreds of people took to the streets of Ferguson.
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11 August 2015
04:22 GMTPolice have said the "12-year-old girl" who was arrested is actually 18 years of age.
Woman arrested was not 12 yoa, but 18. She's 1 of at least 9 arrested in accordance w/State Charge 575.150: Resisting/interfering w/arrest.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 11, 2015- 03:54 GMT
Dramatic photos of police arresting and facing off with demonstrators in Ferguson tonight.
.@stlcountypd arrest people in #Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/Gd6MSo7GJi
— Robert Cohen (@kodacohen) August 11, 2015.@stlcountypd arrest people in #Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/Gd6MSo7GJi
— Robert Cohen (@kodacohen) August 11, 2015 - 03:52 GMT
A 12-year-old girl has reportedly been arrested, according to accounts on social media.
Police arrested & detained this 12 year old girl. 12 years old. Tamir Rice was 12. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/X8wHfXI2Gi
— zellie (@zellieimani) August 11, 2015A 12 y/o arrested for protesting? Well the police did kill a 12 y/o for playing so I guess it makes sense smh. #Ferguson#America
— VSF (@nattachevy) August 11, 2015 - 03:48 GMT
Demonstrators have linked arms as police stand on the other side of the street.
"United We Stand! Divided We Fall" arms all locked. This is real love. #Ferguson#WorldWatchesFergusonpic.twitter.com/ROhMfgGbeW
— ChuckModi (@POPSspotSports) August 11, 2015 - 03:46 GMT
A drone has reportedly been sighted above the protest.
We have a drone. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/6FqCzOBuoL
— Steve Schmidt (@_SteveSchmidt_) August 11, 2015 - 03:20 GMT
Police have reportedly started making arrests and kicking people off the streets.
Police are making arrests, out of control. #Fergusonhttps://t.co/JDPhKN3Bkp
— Steve Schmidt (@_SteveSchmidt_) August 11, 2015According to law enforcement, frozen water bottles were thrown at officers.
.@StLouisAmerican Frozen water bottles thrown at police. Command to disperse has been given. Those who do not comply are subject to arrest.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 11, 2015 - 03:03 GMT
Police say rocks and bottles have been thrown at officers near W. Florissant.
Rocks, bottles being thrown at officers staged in front of businesses in the 9200 block of W.Florissant. Officers now putting on helmets.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 11, 2015 - 03:00 GMT
Hundreds of people are reportedly out on West Florissant.
There are at least 300 people on West Florissant. At least. #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/tWfIdVgQUP
— Steve Schmidt (@_SteveSchmidt_) August 11, 2015 - 02:56 GMT
Some protesters are questioning the police's use of riot gear in the face of peaceful demonstrations.
Protesters to cops: "I don't see no riot here, why are you in riot gear?" #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/84tXCzKChW
— Walker Moskop (@WalkerMoskop) August 11, 2015 - 02:48 GMT
The evening in Ferguson has been quiet compared to the flurry of arrests made earlier in the day. A few marches peaceful have been reported.
Remember this scene if something awful happens. Right now there is nothing but peace. #Fergusonhttps://t.co/RwOlKL0wpg
— Steve Schmidt (@_SteveSchmidt_) August 11, 2015
